Adult Day Program Caregiver

Schedules Available :

8 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday (full-time / 35 hours)

8 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday (full-time / 35 hours)

Momentum is hiring Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our new Adult Day Program in Thousand Oaks.

As a Caregiver / Direct Support Professional, you will support disabled individuals with daily living needs in an Adult Day Program setting. As a Caregiver / DSP, you will support people with their physical, emotional, and social needs by focusing on the person first. Our Caregiver / DSP's have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.

Benefits (Full-time) :

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation / Sick / Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

Retirement Plan (403B)

Direct Deposit

Hands-On Training

Reliable Schedule

Caregiver / DSP Essential Responsibilities :

Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment

Respects and promotes the right of individuals

Assist people attending the program with program activities and community-based activities

Assist people attending the program with communication, feeding, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living

Follow each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals

Document behavioral and daily living skills data of people supported accurately and in a timely manner

Document individuals’ activity participation and critical issues in a timely manner

Follows and implements company policies

Attends required in-service trainings

Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and / or business need

Caregiver / DSP Qualifications :

Must be at least 18 years of age

Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required

Current First Aid and / or CPR Certificate; preferred, not required

High School Diploma or equivalent; required

Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals; preferred

Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others

Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.